Troy Francks, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Favorites and Outsiders in Formula 1

Over the course of an F1 season, the bookies’ favourites tend to come to the fore. A perfect example of this is Lewis Hamilton’s 2019 Driver’s Championship win, where the Brit finished 87 points ahead of hi... Read More...

Five most Memorable Formula 1 Moments of All Time

Formula 1 has seen a multitude of memorable moments over the decades, amazing duels, heroics and delivering the unexpected. Here are five of our top picks: Arnoux and Villeneuve’s Duel One of the most... Read More...

Russell: You Can’t Have a Race Circuit In Your Back Garden

While the lack of Formula 1 races in 2020 is clearly a case of force majeure - nobody could’ve anticipated the emergence of a pandemic and the devastating effects it will have on sports - fans and racers al... Read More...

Fans Eager to See and Bet on Formula 1 As Soon as Possible

Now even though there haven't been any races in Formula 1 championship this season, there were plenty of activities and developments which kept the fans attached to this sport during the COVID-19 pandemics.... Read More...

How good is Charles Leclerc really?

The 2019 season of Formula 1 was a great one for Charles Leclerc. The young French driver started the season as Sebastian Vettel's apprentice, with the expectation that he would learn from the German master... Read More...

Coronavirus and it’s huge impact on Formula 1 and beyond

As we entered March of 2020, it is fair to say that the anticipation regarding the new F1 season was reaching a climax and with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel set to do battle once more, i... Read More...

Biggest favourites for the 2020 Formula 1 world title

Formula 1 is considered as the greatest and most exciting sport among many people around the world, while at times quite predictable, this year fans are in for a treat because the battle between the Big Thr... Read More...

The mental side of F1 – how do drivers cope?

There’s no doubt that Formula 1 racing is a hugely demanding sport.... not only are drivers expected to produce results on a regular basis, but they have to deal with that pressure both on and off the track... Read More...

Why Betting on Formula-E is a Good Move

Whenever it comes to betting on any new sports, punters tend to be a little cautious, so, when Formula-E started in 2014, people weren't sure about how to invest in it. However, during the past few year... Read More...

Odds for the 2020 F1 World Championship season

The Formula One World Championship may be over for another year, with British driver Lewis Hamilton cementing himself as one of the all-time greats with his sixth title victory, but that does not mean that ... Read More...

Who can unseat Lewis Hamilton as the best F1 driver?

Lewis Hamilton is on the way to winning his fifth Formula One World Drivers’ Championship in six years. Mercedes have dominated the motorsport securing five consecutive championships. Despite Mercedes a... Read More...

Engine concerns for Ferrari and Mercedes at Monza

Ferrari and Mercedes have been making international headlines and the latest scoop involves concerns regarding the reliability of both Formula 1 makers’ engines. What was considered to be a triumphant w... Read More...

Hamilton Backs Mercedes in Recent Interview

Mercedes had an impressionable moment at Spa-Francorchamps, keeping up the pace and even getting Hamilton to speak out on the moment. Ferrari took to the finish line first, as was expected but was unexpe... Read More...

History Unfolds: The Top 6 Drivers For Formula 1 Prints

As any Formula 1 fan can tell you, the heart pumping intensity of the sport isn’t just made for the track. Formula 1 is the perfect analogy for power and precision- which is why so many people choose to enh... Read More...

eSports star Brendon Leigh crashes during Formula Ford debut

After winning back-to-back F1 eSports Championships in 2017 and 2018, British gamer Brendon Leigh was given the opportunity to race a real sports car. The 19-year-old, who remains an integral part of th... Read More...

Fantasy Chinese Grand Prix 2019: At least 400 Euro in prizes!

The Grand Prix of China resulted in a crazy race in 2018 thanks to a good strategic choice by Red Bull, Max Verstappen had the win for grab. However, he was too enthusiastic to catch up with fresh tires... Read More...

Are you ready for the Fantasy Bahrain Grand Prix 2019?

The Grand Prix 247 team lies 199th after the first round of the Zweeler Formula 1 Fantasy Team league, with 298 points in the bag but no cash in the bank as yet. The Fantasy Bahrain Grand Prix 2019 star... Read More...

Will Formula 1 ever go fully electric?

With fossil fuel cars being banned in some countries from 2040, you have to wonder if F1 cars as we know them will be allowed to race in these places, or will the sport have no alternative but to eventually... Read More...

Author Troy Francks